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TRUSTe Suspends comScore Software Over Rogue Distributor

An AP newswire article by Anick Jesdanun, via Tech News World, reports that:

An organization that certifies computer software as consumer-friendly and noninvasive has suspended comScore and one of its programs used to track Internet usage.

TRUSTe, whose Trusted Download Program is designed to help potential advertisers and partners steer clear of unwanted spyware and adware, said an outside distributor had failed to obtain the proper consent for installing comScore's RelevantKnowledge software.

Under the program's rules, certified adware and other software must obtain consent before downloading, be easy to uninstall and cannot modify computer settings to cause damage or harm.

posted by Fergie @ 8/23/2007 04:10:00 PM